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Dive into each indicator for Louisiana.
2.05 M
Labor force
4.2%
Unemployment rate
2024
58.5%
Labor force participation
Among the lowest in the U.S.
$57,852
Median household income
48th in the U.S.
$7.25 /h
Minimum wage
Federal minimum, no state minimum
Oil, gas & petrochemicals
Largest sector
Historical data
Long-run evolution of the key indicators, so you can see the trend — not just today's snapshot.
Unemployment rate
1990–20244.2%▼ 32%
BLS state series.
Data table
| Labor force | 2.05 M | |
| Unemployment rate | 4.2% | 2024 |
| Labor force participation | 58.5% | Among the lowest in the U.S. |
| Median household income | $57,852 | 48th in the U.S. |
| Minimum wage | $7.25 /h | Federal minimum, no state minimum |
| Largest sector | Oil, gas & petrochemicals |
Compared to the United States
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Side-by-side comparison of Louisiana vs. the U.S. average.
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